Largie Ramazani
![]() Ramazani in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Largie Ramazani[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 23) | ||
Place of birth | Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Belgium[2] | ||
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Almería | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
Anderlecht | |||
2013–2017 | Charlton Athletic | ||
2017–2020 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2020 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
2020– | Almería | 117 | (18) |
2021 | Almería B | 6 | (4) |
International career‡ | |||
2017–2018 | Belgium U17 | 13 | (2) |
2018–2019 | Belgium U18 | 5 | (0) |
2020 | Belgium U19 | 1 | (1) |
2022–2023 | Belgium U21 | 8 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:49, 25 June 2023 (UTC) |
Largie Ramazani (born 27 February 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Almería. A winger capable of playing in both flanks, he can also play as a forward.
Club career
Early career
Born in Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Brussels,[2] Ramazani moved to London at the age of 12, and joined Charlton Athletic's youth setup after failed trials at Fulham and Chelsea. On 3 July 2017, aged 16, he signed a four-year deal with Manchester United.[4]
Manchester United
After impressing with the under-18s, Ramazani signed his first professional contract on 21 March 2018.[5] He then progressed through the club's youth setup, playing for the under-21 and under-23 squads.
Ramazani made his senior debut for United on 28 November 2019, coming on as a late substitute for James Garner in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League away loss against FC Astana.[6] He was released from the club the following June,[7] after reportedly having rejected a new deal.[8]
Almería
On 24 August 2020, free agent Ramazani signed a five-year contract with Spanish Segunda División club UD Almería.[9] On 14 August 2022, he scored his first La Liga goal for Almería after promotion, in a 2–1 defeat against Real Madrid.[10]
On 1 October 2023, Ramazani provided a hat-trick of assists to Luis Suarez's hat-trick in a 3–3 draw against Granada CF.[11]
International career
Ramazani is of Burundian descent, being available to play for Burundi and Belgium.[12] He represented the latter at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.
Personal life
Ramazani has Burundian parents. His older brother Diamant is also a footballer. A right back, he notably represented Lokeren.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 21 April 2024[14]
Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Manchester United U23 | 2019–20 | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||||
Manchester United | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
Almería | 2020–21 | Segunda División | 25 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | 5 | |||
2021–22 | Segunda División | 30 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 33 | 9 | ||||
2022–23 | La Liga | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 34 | 3 | ||||
2023–24 | La Liga | 29 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 31 | 4 | ||||
Total | 117 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 21 | ||
Almería B | 2020–21 | Tercera División | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | ||||
Career total | 123 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 137 | 26 |
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
Honours
Almería
References
- ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2018/19 retained lists". Premier League. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Solskjaer joue la carte jeunes et belge: Largie Ramazani est repris dans le noyau de Manchester United en Europa League". lesoir.be (in French). 2019-11-28.
- ^ "Largie Ramazani: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Manchester United sign Largie Ramazani from Charlton". Manchester Evening News. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Largie Ramazani signs first professional contract at Man United". Manchester United FC. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Thompson, Gemma (28 November 2019). "FC Astana 2 Manchester United 1". Manchester United. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "United issue update on Academy squads". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Largie Ramazani to join Almeria after leaving Manchester United". Football Espana. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Largie Ramazani, another standout player in European football who signs for UD Almería". udalmeriasad.com. UD Almería. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Real Madrid swerve scare at Almeria to begin title defence with win". eurosport.com. 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Zelfs dubbele zuiverheid helpt Almería niet aan de drie punten in La Liga". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Burundo-Belgian, Largie Ramazani, scored for Manchester United U21". RegionWeek. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "Who is Largie Ramazani? Manchester United youngster in squad vs Astana". Manchester Evening News. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Largie Ramazani at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
External links
- Largie Ramazani at BDFutbol
- Largie Ramazani – UEFA competition record (archive)